• US PGA champion shoots 66 to share lead with Lagergren

• Pair lead by one from Gerard and Scott at Wentworth

What do you get for shooting 60 in a pro-am? Just ask Rory ­McIlroy. ­“Nothing,” said the Masters ­champion. “Besides a social media post I didn’t want.” McIlroy was laughing but the underlying ­sentiment was obvious: exceptional rounds are best saved for the real stuff.

News that McIlroy had taken only 60 shots around Wentworth’s West Course while in the company of ­celebrities was a hot topic of ­conversation going in to this PGA Championship. ­McIlroy shrugged off the score as something he ­produces fairly regularly. “It doesn’t mean anything,” he added. “My ­playing partners were happy, they won something.”

Hard work, respect and family values made Englishman a popular winner of the Wanamaker Trophy among his peers

By the time Aaron Rai was walking to the 18th tee, 71 holes into the week, 17 holes into the round of his life, three shots clear, Rory McIlroy was already in the clubhouse doing the media rounds. “Looks like he’s going to win,” McIlroy said, as he glanced at Rai on one of the TV monitors dotted around, “which is great. You won’t find one person on property who’s not happy for him.” He was right. Or at least if there was anyone out there who felt differently, he wasn’t among any of the many men Rai had just beaten to win the Wanamaker Trophy.

“There’s very few people that are nicer and kinder human beings than Aaron,” said Jon Rahm, three shots back. “He’s such a good dude,” said Xander Schauffele, five behind.